Festive decorations, a tree full of lights, and a roaring fire are very much at home in a cozy log & timber home.
Home For The Holidays
Christmas is the time for traditions—for honoring old ones and creating new. It’s a time for decking the halls, welcoming friends, and creating memories. Last year Honest Abe Log Homes engaged stylist Lexie Nale, owner of At My Front Door in Charleston, South Carolina, to create a home for the holidays at its model in Crossville, Tennessee. We talked with Nale to get her insight and advice about decorating a log home for Christmas. “Decorating a log home offers both challenges and opportunities,” N…
Rocky Mountain RESPITE
This Northern Colorado timber-frame home was built with family in mind. Jackson County in Northern Colorado enjoys the natural abundance that Colorado is famed for, without the crowds and tourism that some of its neighboring recreation areas have seen in recent years....
Thinking Ahead
The Essential Do’s and Don’ts for Building Your Timeless Log or Timber Frame Legacy Home. Building a custom log or timber frame home places you firmly on the path less traveled. But uncommon doesn’t mean uncomfortable—building a custom wood home can be a journey of...
Timeless ABODE
Natural materials and modern engineering make this home a part of the Montana landscape. Betsy welcomes me into the entryway of her timber frame home of 25 years. She and her husband, Lou, are the third couple to reside in this 4,200-square-foot home that was...
Kid-Friendly + Pet-Friendly Home Designs
Designing special spaces for kids and pets that will withstand the test of time will be enjoyed and appreciated by generations to come. Shrieks, squeals, giggles, and barks⎯the sounds of a lively home. Legacy homes are built to be welcoming spaces for families to sit...
A Happening In Sun Valley
Everything comes together in a handcrafted log post-and-beam home with versatility inside and out. When Kristi and Trevor Drinkwater set their sights on their home of a lifetime, the location was clear. Hailey, Idaho, beckoned with its seasonal beauty, and the...
Building a Legacy Home
If you plan to pass your log and timber home on to future generations, experts provide some key points to consider. For many of us, the opportunity to build a log or timber frame house is the realization of a lifelong dream. But what makes a house a home is the people...
Ageless BEAUTIES
Classic log and timber home designs that will be loved forever... Timeless design is the favored style of home for legacy homes. Think farmhouse sinks, wooden Shaker cabinet doors, wide plank wood flooring, built-in bookshelves, window bench seats, natural materials...
Inside Out
Moving glass wall systems are more popular than ever for removing the barrier between inside and outdoors. Magnificent views of the outdoors are one of the top priorities for most log and timber homeowners. Maximizing breathtaking views when building the home of a...
At the LAKE
A Montana getaway offers space for a family to disconnect from the hectic pace of Canadian city life and reconnect with each other. When Kelly and John started thinking about building a vacation home, they were looking for more than just a house. With busy careers and...
Home Views
There are a vast number of ways to create outdoor living spaces that harmonize beautifully with log and timber homes. As the seasons change, our thoughts turn to outdoor living. The longer days, blooming flowers, and the intoxicating smell of barbecue smoke...